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Foundation stone laid for Government Ayurveda College & Hospital at Surendranagar, Gujarat
Establishment of sixth Government Ayurvedic College in the state of Gujarat will immensely benefit the students and surrounding community - Dr. Munjapara Mahendrabhai Kalubhai
Minister of State for Ayush, Dr. Munjapara Mahendrabhai Kalubhai today laid the foundation stone for Government Ayurveda College and Hospital at Surendranagar, Gujarat. Ministry of Ayush under its centrally sponsored scheme National Ayush Mission  is supporting the efforts of Government of Gujarat for establishing state of the art Ayush facilities.
The ceremony was graced by Minister of Forest, Environment & Climate Change, Government of Gujarat, Shri Kiritsinh Rana, Secretary Ayush, Government of India Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha and other dignitaries from state and district administration.
Government Ayurveda College & Hospital will include an infrastructure for the College and a 100 bedded hospital, hostel block for students and staff quarter. For supporting research and innovation in Ayush sector an animal house and herbal garden will also be established in the campus.
On this occasion, Dr. Munjapara said, “quality medical education at affordable prices in Ayush sector is becoming a present-day reality and National Ayush Mission is adding wings to it. Our traditional medicine systems are efficacious, which are being practiced since ages. It’s only due to the efforts of our prime minister's that WHO-GCTM was established in Jamnagar. There were five Government Ayurvedic Colleges in Gujarat and now we are establishing a sixth one. It will immensely benefit the students and surrounding community.”
While addressing the gathering Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha, said “Today we witnessed the effort of establishment of yet another state of the art Ayurvedic institution in the state of Gujarat. Ministry of Ayush will provide all support and ensure this college and hospital is fully operational by 2024.”
On this occasion, Dr. Munjapara Mahendrabhai also flagged off six ambulances, four of which were approved by him under MPLAD scheme, for the service of local community.
Ministry of Ayush, through centrally sponsored scheme National Ayush Mission , aims to enhance the nation’s health care system by focusing on the core competency areas of Ayush. With support of State/UTs government it has adopted a strategy of co-location of Ayush facilities at Primary Health Centres , Community Health Centres  and District Hospitals , thus enabling the choice to the patients for different systems of medicines under a single window.
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
No Ban on use of Diesel Agriculture Pumps
It has come to notice that some unscrupulous elements have been spreading the message among farmers in the NCR that use of diesel agriculture pumps have been banned by the Hon’ble National Green Tribunal . They are apparently harassing the farmers and forcing them to buy new pumps. There has been no such order so far by Hon’ble NGT and it is clarified that Hon’ble NGT vide its order dated April 07, 2015 in OA No. 95 / 2014 had directed that all diesel vehicles  which are more than 10 years old, will not be permitted on the roads of National Capital Region, Delhi.
Therefore, it is made abundantly clear that aforesaid order relates to diesel vehicles and not to agriculture pumps using diesel.
This is also for the information of all State Governments and the enforcement agencies to make sure that such misinformation campaign should not be allowed to continue and to ensure that farmers are not harassed.
Ministry of Defence
Transporter of Oxygen Containers to Dubai by IAF
The heavy lift transport fleet of IAF has been airlifting empty cryogenic oxygen tankers to their filling stations in India since 22 April 2021, so that they may be filled and transported to their destinations by road or rail. The same activity is now being undertaken at international destinations.
An IL-76 aircraft of the IAF has airlifted 03 empty cryogenic containers from Jamnagar to Al Maktoum, Dubai. Indian Oil Corporation Ltd has coordinated for these containers which will be filled up with Liquid Medical Oxygen at Dubai and brought back by ship to India. The airlift will reduce the timelines of transportation of empty containers.
President's Secretariat
No Change of Guard Ceremony on October 9
The Change of Guard Ceremony will not to be held on this Saturday  due to the State Visit of the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Denmark. This Ceremony will resume from October 16, 2021, on every Saturday  between 0800 a.m. and 0900 a.m.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Short films screening and lec-dem to mark International Day of Yoga by Films Division
: Mumbai, June 20. 2021
Joining the world in celebrating 7th International Day of Yoga , Films Division is streaming short films, 'Celebrities Speak...', highlighting the message Yoga for wellbeing by a number of social influencers from different walks of life, including film and sports. The films will be screened on Films Division website and YouTube channel tomorrow on the 7th International Day of Yoga . An on-line lecture and demonstration on Immunity through Yoga by Shri Ram Yogi Ji, a well-known yoga guru and fitness expert, for the employees of Films Division is another highlight of the IDY2021 celebration.
'Celebrities Speak...' is a collage of short films emphasizing the importance of Yoga for mental as well as physical wellbeing and features film, sports and other celebrities from all over India. Renowned artists like Asha Bhosale, Kabir Bedi, Mohanlal, Mammootty, Kamal Hasan, Ramesh Aravind, Venkatesh, Rana Daggubati and Punit Raj Kumar, cricketer Anil Kumble and many more share their experience of how Yoga and Pranayama help to bring balance between body, mind and soul.
The films will be streamed on https://filmsdivision.org/Documentary of the Week and https://www.youtube.com/user/FilmsDivision throughout the day on 21st June, 2021.
Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation
Payroll Reporting in India – A Formal Employment Perspective
The National Statistical Office , Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation has released the press note on Employment Outlook of the country covering the period September, 2017 to May, 2020 based on the administrative records available with selected government agencies to assess the progress in certain dimensions. A detailed note is annexed.
A detailed note is annexed.
Ministry of Micro,Small & Medium Enterprises
Union Minister Narayan Rane Inaugurates ‘Khadi Mahotsav’, Emphasizes Employment Generation in Rural Areas
Mumbai, 2 October 2023
Union Minister of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Department, Narayan Rane, inaugurated the much-anticipated ‘Khadi Mahotsav’ organized by Khadi and Village Industry today in Mumbai. The event marks a celebration of the rich heritage and entrepreneurial spirit embodied by Khadi and village industries, while also underscoring their commitment to Gandhian principles.
During his address, Minister Narayan Rane applauded the commendable work being done by Khadi and village industries, highlighting their substantial growth in recent years. He noted that in 2014-15, the Khadi and Village Industries Commission  had a business turnover of 30 thousand crores, which has since surged to an impressive 1,34 thousand crores. This remarkable growth can be attributed to innovative methodologies implemented over the past nine years.
Shri Narayan Rane underscored the importance of Mumbai's contribution to the nation's economy, which stands at an impressive 34 percent. He expressed his desire to see Khadi and village industries play an even more significant role in shaping India's economic future.
Reflecting on Mahatma Gandhi's vision of employment generation through Khadi, Minister Rane emphasized the need to create jobs in rural areas. He stated that Gandhi believed that the prosperity of villages would lead to the advancement of the entire country, an idea that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is currently championing. Shri Rane also stressed the importance of Mahatma Gandhi's message on cleanliness, which is a cornerstone of the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan initiated by Prime Minister Modi.
Shri Rane expressed his pride in India's association with Mahatma Gandhi, a global role model. He commended Prime Minister Modi's commitment to realizing Gandhiji's vision and his aspiration for India to become the third-largest economy in the world by 2030.
The Khadi Festival, scheduled from October 2nd to October 31st, will not only showcase Khadi products but also feature 'Vocal for Local' exhibitions to promote indigenous products. During this period, customers can avail themselves of a 20 to 25 percent discount on Khadi products. The festival is also hosting a jingle competition for the youth and a video game competition centered around Khadi and village industry themes.PIB Mumbai | SVS/ SRT / DR
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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Govt. of India has so far provided more 16.54 crore vaccine doses to States/UTs Free of Cost
More than 78 lakh doses are still available with the States/UTs to be administered
More than 56 Lakh doses in addition will be received by the States/UTs in the next 3 days
Government of India is leading the fight against the COVID19 pandemic in collaboration with the States and UT through a “Whole of Government” approach. Vaccination forms an integral component of the five point strategy of Government of India of containment and management of the pandemic .
Implementation of the Liberalised and Accelerated Phase 3 Strategy of Covid-19 Vaccination has started from 1stMay 2021. Registration for the new eligible population groups has commenced since 28th April. Potential beneficiaries can either register directly on CoWIN portal  or through the AarogyaSetu app.
Government of India has so far provided nearly 16.54 crore vaccine doses  to States/UTs Free of Cost. Of this, the total consumption including wastages is15,76,32,631 doses .
More than 78 lakh COVID Vaccine doses  are still available with the States/UTs to be administered.
Furthermore, more than 56 lakh  vaccine doses will be received in addition by the States/UTs within the next 3 days.
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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
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India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 211.13 Cr
Over 4.01 Cr 1st dose vaccines administered for age group 12-14 years
India's Active caseload currently stands at 90,707
10,256 new cases reported in the last 24 hours
Recovery Rate currently stands at 98.61%
Weekly Positivity Rate is presently at 3.02%
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 211.13 Cr  as per provisional reports till 7 am today. This has been achieved through 2,81,13,254 sessions.
COVID-19 vaccination for the age group 12-14 years was started on 16 March, 2022. So far, more than 4.01 Cr  adolescents have been administered with the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine. Similarly, the COVID-19 precaution dose administration for age group 18-59 years also started from 10th April, 2022 onwards.
The break-up of the cumulative figure as per the provisional report till 7 am today include:
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Cumulative Vaccine Dose Coverage
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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1,04,13,853
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2nd Dose
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1,01,04,793
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Precaution Dose
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66,99,375
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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1,84,34,179
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2nd Dose
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1,76,95,262
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Precaution Dose
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1,30,35,160
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Age Group 12-14 years
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1st Dose
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4,01,69,223
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2nd Dose
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2,99,28,856
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Age Group 15-18 years
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1st Dose
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6,16,23,068
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2nd Dose
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5,21,87,960
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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56,04,30,223
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2nd Dose
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51,25,30,807
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Precaution Dose
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5,61,13,465
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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20,38,73,798
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2nd Dose
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19,61,90,171
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Precaution Dose
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3,22,02,987
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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12,75,61,958
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2nd Dose
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12,26,28,000
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Precaution Dose
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3,95,71,501
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Precaution Dose
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14,76,22,488
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Total
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2,11,13,94,639
India’s Active Caseload currently stands at 90,707. Active cases now constitute 0.20% of the country's total Positive Cases.
Consequently, India’s recovery rate stands at 98.61%. 13,528 patients have recovered in the last 24 hours and the cumulative tally of recovered patients  is now at 4,37,70,913.
10,256 new cases were reported in the last 24 hours.
The last 24 hours saw a total of 4,22,322 COVID-19 tests being conducted. India has so far conducted over 88.43 Cr  cumulative tests.
Weekly Positivity Rate in the country currently stands at 3.02% and the Daily Positivity rate is reported to be 2.43%.
Ministry of Science & Technology
CSIR signs MoU with KVIC on promotion of honey production Khadi outlets to also display CSIR products
 has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding  with the Khadi and Village Industries Commission  to leverage the expertise available in CSIR with the effort of KVIC for promotion of honey production and also to enable wider outreach of the CSIR technologies and products. The MoU will help formalize the working relationship between the two organizations in areas such as honey testing, promotion of Honey Mission alongside the CSIR Aroma Mission and the proposed CSIR Floriculture Mission. It will also explore enlisting of CSIR licensees in the KVIC network, display of CSIR technology products at important KVIC outlets such that CSIR products can reach to wider audience.
The MoU was signed by Dr. Shekhar C. Mande, Secretary, Department for Scientific & Industrial Research and Director General, CSIR and Shri Vinai Kumar Saxena, Chairman, KVIC here yesterday.
CSIR has over the years, been pursuing R&D in various sectors and has developed a portfolio of processes, technologies and products in these sectors. In the agriculture and nutrition sector, the focus has been in development of technologies and products pertaining to medicinal and aromatic plants, floriculture and food processing.
Amongst its various activities aimed at the development of Khadi and other village industries in rural areas, the KVIC is implementing Honey Mission for introducing and popularizing modern beekeeping in the rural areas.
Ministry of Defence
INS SARVEKSHAK IN MAURITIUS
INS Sarvekshak, a hydrographic survey ship, is on a deployment to Mauritius for undertaking joint hydrographic surveys along with their Mauritian counterparts. During the deployment, training of Mauritian personnel on advanced hydrographic equipment and practices will also be undertaken. The ship visited Port Louis, Mauritius and commenced the hydrographic survey of ‘Deep sea area off Port Louis’.
INS Sarvekshak, a specialised survey ship is fitted with state-of-the-art survey equipment like Deep Sea Multi-Beam Echo Sounder, Side Scan Sonars and a fully automated digital surveying and processing system. In addition, the ship carries an integral Chetak helicopter, which would be extensively deployed during the survey.
INS Sarvekshak has undertaken various foreign cooperation surveys over the last few years in Mauritius, Seychelles, Tanzania and Kenya.
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
FCI undertakes cleanliness drive in its Headquarters and all offices across the country
During the drive, more than 6000 files weeded out
The Food Corporation of India  carried out a cleanliness drive at its Headquarters situated here in New Delhi along with various other offices located in other States/UTs 25th and 26th of April, 2022. During the drive more than 6000 files have been weeded out by the FCI across all offices.
During the two-days drive, the staff took up cleaning in Library, basement, compound premises including park area as well as outside the main gate. Cleaning of auditorium, QC Lab and Gymnasium at Hqrs was also done. Similar exercise was undertaken by field offices of FCI in various parts of the country.
Making efforts towards paperless office culture, FCI Hqrs. has started digitization of all files through scanning. Till date files of 09  Divisions covering over 20 Lakh pages have been completed and made available digitally. Subsequent integration with E-office will ensure cleaner offices, reduction in paper consumption apart from improving the upkeep of the office premises.
Ministry of Labour & Employment
EPFO provisions to increase the take home salary to the employees as well as reduce statutory burden on the employers
Statutory contributions on part of the employee and the employer of eligible establishments borne by the Central Government under Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana
Panaji, June 27, 2020
Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation has been consistently doing its bit in these hard times, by reaching out and extending a helping hand to both working class/employees as well as the employers.
- Statutory contributions both on part of the employee and the employer  of eligible establishments shall be borne by the Central Government under PMGKY ensuring increase in take home salary to the employees and liquidity in the hands of the employers. This Scheme has been announced to be extended upto wage month August 2020.
In the State of Goa, prima facie there are 1741 eligible establishments, and 42251 eligible members/ subscribers. Out of them only 877 establishments and their 11126 employees took benefits to the tune of 1.87 Crore for March 2020, while 868 establishments for April, 2020 and only 759 establishments for May 2020 have taken advantage of the PMGKY Scheme, till now. An amount of Rs. 5.40 Crore has been borne against these establishments by the central govt. during these 3 months.
- Further the Central Government has reduced the statutory contribution rate from 12% to 10% for the wage months May, June and July, 2020 for all class of establishments except Central/State PSEs. A member opting to contribute higher than the statutory rate could continue however the employer can restrict his contributions at the statutory rate of 10%. The notification dated 18.05.2020 is published and is in public domain at the official website of the organisation.
The reduced rate won’t be applicable for the establishments enjoying the benefits under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana  as both the two shares i.e. 12% Employers’ and 12% Employees’ are being borne by the Central Government under the Scheme.
These provisions intend to increase the take home salary to the employees as well as reduce statutory burden on the employers.
- Provision is added in the PF Scheme for non-refundable advance equal to 75 percent of accumulation or last three months wages, whichever is less to the employees;
Keeping up with the hopes of the stranded/affected members due to the prevalent COVID19 situation, Regional Office Goa is settling all advance claims on priority. Till date, 7000 advance claims under COVID19 have been settled in the last 3 months and an amount of Rs. 18.75 crore has been disbursed directly into the Bank Accounts of the members.
Above all, the employees and officers of the Regional Office have continued the operations with utmost dedication and passion for delivery of essential services and ensured settlement of claims received and disbursing pension on priority alongside maintaining all preventive measures with its limited resources.
Ministry of Law and Justice
Enforcement of various provisions of the Arbitration and Conciliation  Act, 2019.
The Arbitration and Conciliation  Act, 2019 was notified on 9th August, 2019. Sub-Section 2 of Section 1 of the Arbitration and Conciliation  Act, 2019 provides as under:-
“ Save as otherwise provided in this Act, it shall come into force on such date as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint and different dates may be appointed for different provisions of this Act and any reference in any such provision to the commencement of this Act shall be construed as a reference to the coming into force of that provision.”
2. The Central Government by exercising powers conferred under sub-section 1 of the Arbitration and Conciliation  Act, 2019, appoints the 30th August, 2019, for enforcement of the following Sections of the Arbitration and Conciliation  Act, 2019:-
 Section 1;
 Section 4 to 9 [both inclusive];
 Section 11 to Section 13 [both inclusive];
 Section 15.
3. Necessary Gazette Notification in this regard has been issued by the Central Government. In pursuance of the above notification, the section 17, 23,29A, 34, 37, 45 and 50 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996  stand amended. Also three new sections namely 42A, 42B, and 87 stand inserted in the Act. The insertion of section 87 is with retrospective effect i.e. 23rd October, 2015, with a view to clarify the applicability of the said cut-off date on arbitration and related court proceedings.
Ministry of Finance
DIPAM, in collaboration with NITI Aayog, to organise apex level consultative Post Budget Webinar tomorrow
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi to address inaugural session of the Webinar
Key stakeholders from 22 Ministries/Departments, NITI Aayog, Senior Management from PSEs/Government Organization, experts from global investment funds, infrastructure, real estate and legal sector to participate in Webinar
Department of Investment and Public Asset Management , in collaboration with NITI Aayog, is organizing an apex level consultative post-Budget webinar on Wednesday, 9th March, 2022.
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will address the webinar and kick-start the deliberations. Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman and Union Minister of State for Finance Dr Bhagwat Kisanrao Karad will also be part of the webinar, with the Finance Minister’s address in the concluding session of the webinar.
With this Webinar, DIPAM aims to elicit ideas and views from the sectoral experts, investors’ community and other eminent stakeholders on the issues to chalk out a time-bound implementation plan/Strategy regarding Privatization/Disinvestment of Public Sector Enterprises and Asset Monetization of Core and Non-Core assets for realization of optimal outcome/contribution in India’s growth.
The webinar will see participation from 22 Ministries/Departments including NITI Aayog, Senior Management from PSEs/Government Organization, Senior Management and Investment Community from Sovereign Fund, Private Equity, Global Pension Funds, Investment Banks, Asset Monetization Companies especially Real Estate, Infrastructure, and Legal Experts along with other stakeholders from North America, Europe, Middle East, Asia and Far East, & Australia.
The themes of the Webinar are:
- Privatization and Disinvestment
- Asset Monetization of Core and Non-Core Assets.
DIPAM will incorporate valuable thoughts/experiences from the panelists and participants to formulate robust implementation strategy for privatization, asset monetization and disinvestment programme of the Government of India with sharper focus.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Cabinet Secretary holds review meeting on Novel Coronavirus
New travel advisory issued: Travellers to refrain from travel to China; on return travellers could be quarantined
Cabinet Secretary held a high level review meeting on the preparedness for Novel Coronavirus with Secretaries of Health and Family Welfare,External Affairs, Home Affairs, Civil Aviation, Dept of Health Research, and representatives fromITBP, AFMS and NDMA, here today. Cabinet Secretary has held six review meetings so far.
A new Travel Advisory has been issued urging everyone to refrain from travel to China; travellers on return could be quarantined. Also, anyone with travel history of China since 15th Jan 2020 and from now on could be quarantined.
As of today, 58,658 passengers from 445 flights have been screened. Total of 142 symptomatic travellers picked up by the IDSP have been referred to the isolation facilities. 130 samples have been tested of which 128 have been found to be negative. The two positive cases found in Kerala are being monitored and areclinically stable.
The second batch of 330 passengers from Wuhan have arrived in India. Of these, 300  are housed at ITBP Chawla Camp and 30 are in Manesar. They are being effectively monitored.